Clock Spring Company, Inc. (Clock Spring), a manufacturer of products for pipeline and pipe work repair and overhaul solutions, has announced the acquisition of Advanced Valve Technologies, Inc. (AVT), a manufacturer of advanced industrial valve products with minimally invasive compact fittings.
“Clock Spring’s vision is to repair and rebuild critical infrastructure with innovative and safe solutions that are easy to install and cost-effective to deploy,” says Clock Spring CEO and President Matthew Boucher. “Acquiring a company like AVT that aligns with our safety values and high standards for product innovation and quality will allow Clock Spring to provide superior products to address flow issues in markets including water and gas.”
AVT’s award-winning EZ™ Valve is designed with a built-in isolation gate that allows the valve to be installed under pressure in challenging conditions. AVT products are safe and easy to install for emergency line repair and maintain pipeline integrity throughout the installation. The company’s in-house engineering team has developed pioneering equipment that includes valve insertion tools, tapping machines, and a mechanical in-line stopper system for repairing and reinforcing vital pipelines.
“Innovation is an AVT cornerstone, and the reception for our products has been exceptional,” says AVT President Kevin Murphy. “Our combination with Clock Spring broadens our global reach and ensures that AVT will have a more profound impact on ensuring critical infrastructure is managed and maintained safely and sustainability.”